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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

09 Nov 2022

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Algeria Officially Submits Application to Join the BRICS

  • Algeria submitted an official application to join the BRICS economic bloc, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa according to reports quoting citing the Algerian Foreign Ministry special envoy for international partnership.
  • In August, the North African country's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said that the country was ready to join BRICS and that there were almost all the conditions for this.
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ENVIRONMENT

Tamil Nadu Notifies Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary as 17th Sanctuary

  • The Tamil Nadu government notified the Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary on 68,640 hectares as the state's 17th wildlife sanctuary.
  • The sanctuary, covering reserve forest areas in Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts, is home to 35 species of mammals, 238 species of birds, Leith's soft shelled turtles, smooth coated otters, marsh crocodile and four horned antelopes, and is a wildlife paradise.
  • Grizzled giant squirrel, four-horned antelope, and Lesser Fish Eagle which are exclusively dependent on the Cauvery River and its riverine forest ecosystem, are also found here. These are also red-listed and in urgent need for focused conservation and protection of their habitat.
  • The sanctuary was notified under Section 26-A of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Appoints Shantanu Rege as CEO

  • Mahindra Rural Housing Finance, a subsidiary of Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Ltd, appointed Shantanu Rege as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Rege succeeded Rajnish Agarwal, who stepped down from the role on 30th September. Rege joined as an executive assistant to the group chairman, Anand Mahindra, in 2012. Post this, he moved to the rural housing business in 2016 as the chief operating officer and has played a pivotal role in driving growth opportunities within the rural housing business and spearheaded the setting up of the affordable housing business.

Birla Corporation Appoints New MD & CEO

  • MP Birla Group flagship, Birla Corporation board approved the appointment of Sandip Ghose as the company's whole-time director from December 1 to December 31, 2022, and as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2023, for a period of three years, subject to the approval of shareholders. The company informed that Arvind Pathak was stepping down as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer due to personal reasons. Pathak was instrumental in charting a road map for aggressive growth and took multiple initiatives to improve efficiency.

India's Namita Thapar, Ghazal Alagh & Soma Mondal among 20 Asia Power businesswomen

  • Three top Indian entrepreneurs were featured in the Forbes' Asia's Power Businesswomen 2022 list. They are among the 20 business leaders who were ranked for their achievements in their current role of running a business with sizeable revenue and demonstrating strong leadership throughout their career.
  • Steel Authority of India chairperson Soma Mondal, personal care brand Mamaearth's co-founder Ghazal Alagh and Emcure Pharma executive director Namita Thapar are the top Indian business leaders in the Asia's power list.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

India's First Private Rocket to be Launched between November 12-16

  • According to Hyderabad-based space star-tup Skyroot Aerospace, India's first privately developed rocket Vikram-S -- is set for a launch in a sub-orbital mission with three payloads between November 12 and 16.
  • The maiden mission of Skyroot Aerospace, named 'Prarambh' (the beginning), will carry two Indian and one foreign customer payloads and is set for launch from Indian Space Research Organisation's launchpad at Sriharikota.
  • Spacekidz, a Chennai-based aerospace startup, will fly 'Fun-Sat', a 2.5 kg payload developed by students from India, the US, Singapore and Indonesia on the sub-orbital flight on board Vikram-S.

Google Launches 'FloodHub', a Platform to Forecast Flood

  • Google, an American technology giant, launched a platform that displays flood forecasts, namely 'FloodHub'. This platform shows the area and time where floods could occur, in order to inform people about the natural calamity and authorities can assist them with effectively.
  • The technology giant also expanded its AI flood forecasting services to 18 counties across Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia. To recall, these flood forecasting services supported by AI were first introduced in India back in 2018.
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SPORTS

Viacom18 Sports Announces Seven-year Partnership with Cricket South Africa

  • Viacom18 Sports announced a seven-year partnership with Cricket South Africa (CSA) for exclusive digital and TV rights for all international cricket, from 2024-2031.
  • As part of the association, Viacom18 will present all senior men's international and senior women's international competitions played in South Africa.
  • Viacom18's portfolio includes the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 starting November 20 through December 18. All matches will be exclusively aired live on JioCinema and pay-TV channels Sports18 - 1 SD & HD.

Caroline Garcia Thumps Aryna Sabalenka in Summit Clash

  • France's Caroline Garcia thumped Belarus' Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka in the WTA Finals in a closely fought summit clash. Garcia edged past Sabalenka in straight sets in 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 to mark her brilliant return to professional tennis. With this win, the Frenchwoman has become the first from her country to lift the WTA title after Amélie Mauresmo achieved the feat in 2005. She is also the oldest to win a WTA title after Serena Williams lifted the trophy in 2014.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

PM Modi Unveils Logo, Theme and Website of India's G20 Presidency

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled India's logo, theme and website for its presidency of the G20, which reflects the country's message and overarching priorities to the world. The G20 logo, created with the four colours of India's national flag, comprises of earth sitting atop a lotus. The seven petals in the logo signify the seven seas and the coming together of seven continents at G20 India 2023. The earth reflects India's pro-planet approach to life and from this, it derives the theme of G20 India 2023 – Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: One Earth, One Family, One Future.
  • "India's G20 presidency is coming at a time of crisis and chaos in the world. The world is going through the aftereffects of disruptive once-in-a-century pandemic, conflicts and lot of economic uncertainty," he said. The symbol of lotus in the G20 logo is a representation of hope in these times.

Javadekar, C. M. Ramesh Appointed Chairpersons of Rajya Sabha's Ethics Panel

  • Former Union Minister Prakash Javadekar and BJP MP C. M. Ramesh were appointed as chairpersons of Rajya Sabha's ethics and housing committees, respectively.
  • Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar reconstituted several committees and appointed their chairpersons, according to notifications issued by the Secretariat of the Upper House.
  • BJD MP Sujeet Kumar was appointed as chairperson of Rajya Sabha's petitions committee, and DMK MP M. Thambidurai of panel on government assurances while BJP MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa will chair the parliamentary panel on papers laid on the table.
  • BJP's chief whip in the Rajya Sabha Laxmikant Bajpayee will chair the Committee on Subordinate Legislation.

Justice D.Y. Chandrachud Takes Oath as 50th Chief Justice of India

  • Justice D. Y. Chandrachud , the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, was sworn in as the 50th Chief Justice of India.
  • President Draupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Chandrachud at a brief ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
  • The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, outgoing CJI U.U. Lalit, sitting and former judges of the Supreme Court, Union Ministers, senior lawyers and various other dignitaries from the field of law and politics.
  • Justice Chandrachud succeeded Justice U.U. Lalit who retired on November 8 after a 74-day stint. Justice Lalit had recommended Justice Chandrachud's name as his successor last month.
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DEFENCE

Air Force Chief Flies in Rafale during Military Exercise with France

  • Showcasing the defence and bilateral ties between the two countries, Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari flew in a Rafale fighter jet, while French Air chief Gen Stephane Mille flew in an Indian Russian-origin IAF Su-30MKI fighter during 'Garuda VII' bilateral exercise in Jodhpur.
  • The ongoing Ex Garuda VII between Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force (FASF) will conclude on November 12.
  • Ex Garuda VII is also the first occasion for the LCA Tejas and the recently inducted LCH Prachand to participate in any international exercise. The exercise includes four FASF Rafale fighters and one A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

Uttarakhand Foundation Day

  • Uttarakhand Foundation Day is observed on November 9 every year and marks the formation of the north Indian state. On November 9, 2000, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh were split apart, making Uttarakhand India's 27th state. It was formerly known as Uttaranchal till 2007. Dotted with some of the most serene peaks of the mighty Himalayas, the state enjoys beautiful weather and even more delicious food that's indigenous to Garhwali and Kumaon regions.
  • Uttarakhand is a tourist favourite, both from within India and abroad. The state boasts rich natural resources such as picturesque glaciers, rivers, and snow-clad peaks. The place also hosts one of the most sacred Hindu sites in the country known as Char Dham – the four shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.

National Legal Services Day

  • National Legal Services Day is observed on November 9, every year to commemorate the commencement of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. This act came into force on the same day in 1995. On National Legal Services Day, legal awareness camps are held to bring awareness to people about the availability of free legal aid. Currently, there are six authorities or institutions that are established to provide free legal aid to poor and weaker sections of society.
  • National Legal Services Day was commenced by the Supreme Court of India in 1995. Their aim was to assist and provide free legal help and support to the weaker sections of society. The Supreme Court also wanted to commemorate the enactment of the Legal Services Authorities Act.
  • National Legal Services Day also aims to empower the poor and disadvantaged sections of society to seek and demand justice services. As well as to enable key justice service providers to effectively serve the poor and disadvantaged.

International Week of Science and Peace

  • November 9 to 14 is observed as the International Week of Science and Peace every year around the globe. This week is an initiative taken by the United Nations (UN), hoping to make people contribute towards the encouragement and promotion of peace across the globe. During this week, people inspire and promote peace in their countries and also develop advanced technology for better living.
  • The International Week of Science and Peace was first observed during 1986 as part of the observance of the International Year of Peace. The organization of events and activities for the week was undertaken as a non-governmental initiative; the secretariat for the International Year of Peace was informed of the preparatory activities and the final summary of events that occurred during the week. The organizers sought to encourage the broadest possible international participation in the observance.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

President Droupadi Murmu Presents National Florence Nightingale Awards 2021

  • The President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards (NFNA) for the year 2021 to the nursing professionals at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The National Florence Nightingale Awards were instituted in the year 1973 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India as a mark of recognition for the meritorious services rendered by the nurses and nursing professionals to the society.

Dr. Subhash Babu, First Indian Scientist to be Awarded Bailey K. Ashford Medal

  • Prominent Indian physician and scientist Dr. Subhash Babu was conferred the prestigious 2022 Bailey K. Ashford Medal, and 2022 Fellow of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (FASTMH) award for his exemplary research work and contribution in tropical medicine.
  • The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) is the world's largest scientific organization in tropical medicine, and the medal is awarded annually to one or more mid-career-investigators for distinguished work in tropical medicine.
  • In the 82-year history of the award, it has never been awarded before to an Indian scientist or for work done at an Indian institution.
  • Dr. Subash Babu is the Scientific Director of the ICER (International Centre for Excellence in Research)- India Programme and is a leader in helminth infections and tuberculosis research, and he is the first Indian to receive both the Bailey K. Ashford Medal as well as the FASTMH award.
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES

Kerala Govt. Launches Scheme to Reimburse Tech Licence Fee

  • Further strengthening the state's start-up ecosystem, the state government has launched a scheme to reimburse the expense incurred by nascent ventures to procure technology licences from government research institutions to commercialise and scale up their products.
  • Under the project titled the 'Technology Transfer' scheme, implemented through Kerala Start-up Mission (KSUM), the government will reimburse up to Rs. 10 lakh to start-ups purchasing or sourcing technology from government research institutions.
  • KSUM has invited applications from eligible startups to avail of the benefits offered by the scheme.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

PwC Introduces Certification Programme on GST

  • PwC India's Tax Academy announced the launch of a first-of-its kind professional certification programme on GST. This programme will be available on digital portal Coursera.
  • This course has been designed with the aim of helping learners gain in-demand basic GST skills and knowledge, such as applicability of GST on transactions and how to undertake compliance and file returns.
  • The programme will focus on practical knowledge of GST and will teach enrolled students about its application with the help of various scenarios and case studies.
  • Candidates will be awarded a professional certificate from PwC India and will be equipped with job-ready skills for entry-level GST jobs in India. The programme will be nearly 24 weeks long.
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ART AND CULTURE

Eight-Day Long Pushkar Fair Concludes

  • The 2022, Pushkar Fair was hosted by Rajasthan from 1st November to 9th November. Pushkar Fair is also known as Pushkar Camel Fair, Kartik Mela, or Kartik ka Mela. The Pushkar Fair was held without the popular cattle fair due to the spread of lumpy skin disease in livestock.
  • Every year, the cattle fair used to be the highlight of the fair. Farmers from all across the state gather at this fair to trade livestock such as cattle, camels, and horses.
  • This period is also an important season for pilgrimage to the holy Pushkar Lake. Pilgrims from all over the country travel to Pushkar for this pilgrimage.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

Kerala Tourism Bags Responsible Tourism Global Award in London Travel Mart

  • The Kerala Tourism bagged the prestigious Responsible Tourism Global award at the World Travel Mart held in London.
  • State Tourism Minister P. A. Mohammed Riyas received the award on behalf of the department at London and said that it was an encouragement for the Kerala tourism sector.
  • The award was given for the STREET project implemented by the Responsible Tourism Mission under the Kerala Government.
  • The 'street' initiative is a water protection and conservation project in Tourism sector implemented with public participation.
  • The Jury made special remarks about the water street project implemented at Maravanthuruthu in Kottayam district.
  • The project aims to deepen the canals and various water bodies and clean them for the purpose of tourism activities.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Law Commission Constituted After 4 Years; Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi Appointed As Chairperson

  • The Central Government appointed chairperson and members of the Law Commission over two and a half years after it was constituted. Retired Karnataka High Court Chief Justice Rituraj Awasthi was appointed as the chairperson of the commission.
  • Former Kerala High Court judge Justice K.T. Sankaran, Professor Anand Paliwal, Professor D.P. Verma, Professor Raka Arya and M. Karunanithi were appointed as members of the commission.
  • Justice Rituraj Awasthi was a judge of the Allahabad High Court and retired in July 2022 as the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court.
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